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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - MAY 04: (L-R) Featherweight opponents Dennis Bermudez and Pablo Garza face off after weighing in during the UFC on FOX official weigh in at Izod Center on May 4, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Pablo Garza

TRAINING: I train twice a day. Morning and evenings with conditioning as well.

Thoughts on opponent, Dennis Bermudez? He's a strong wrestler who looks to take his opponents down and dominate them with his top game. He's got some experience being on the TUF show; but then again so do I.

When and why did you start training for fighting? Four years ago. I'm a natural competitor from my college basketball days. Yeah, that’s right, college BASKETBALL... What ranks and titles have you held? None

Do you have any heroes?GSP when it comes to fighting, personal life it is my family.

What is your favorite technique? Grappling

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is everything I've worked for. All the hours in the gym and all my sacrifices are finally paying off. Being from a small town and making it to the big leagues goes to show that if you want something hard enough, and are willing to fight for it, you can achieve anything.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I graduated from the University of North Dakota. Exercise Science and personal training

What was your job before you started fighting? I was a college student and working two jobs at the same time. I worked at a factory making windmill blades and did my internship at a gym.

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